Remote Production Manager

Job Description

Freelance Remote Production Manager - NBC Sports

Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of 5 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

The Production Manager position will be responsible for managing NBC Sports & NBC Sports Network production projects in any of the two areas: On-site and home base.

Responsibilities
• Act as an effective communication conduit between Remote Operations Management and the Production teams
• The Production Manager coordinates with arena / stadium / and or tournament personnel regarding mobile unit arrival and schedule
• Coordinates generator needs, equipment levels, internet needs, credentials, logistics such as compound set-up, security, catering, transportation, flight and hotel adjustments and reports crew logs; hires and partners with payroll for paying all support crews
• The Production Manager works closely with Production and Talent and with the show's Technical Manager
• The Production Manager will also work closely with the Technical Manager with various show vendors such as specialty cameras
• The Production Manager manages within the show's budget in coordination with the show's Producer and Finance. This includes ensuring all costs are accounted for and bills are paid.
• The Production Manager executes and publishes the show's Production Memo which includes that show's logistics
• The Production Manager books the traveling crews' flights, rental cars and hotel reservations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in communications, business or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working on a production or related projects
• Proven understanding of the production process (start to finish) involved in Sports Television
• Proven knowledge of equipment and the equipment process as well as all procedures that are needed for various production projects
• Must have a proven ability to work effectively with persons at all levels within the internal organization and with those outside of the organization
• Must be willing to learn internal systems.

Desired Characteristics
• Minimum of 7 years' experience working on a production or related projects preferred
• Ability to handle multiple production projects at one time
• Must be flexible with last minute assignments as well as assignment changes
• Able to effectively and quickly problem solve and handle stressful and time sensitive situations during the production process

Eligibility Requirements
• Willingness to travel, work late and across weekends, at times with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary Range: $300 – 500/day

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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